Canada's Top Junior Handler

Well it has been a while since I last blogged. College began in September and therefore the dog shows have been slowing down for me. On October 17th 2009, I turned 18- which means I am now aged out of competing in Junior Handling. It has been an amazing 6 years showing in Juniors. With many ups and downs of course, but the knowledge I have gained from handlers, breeders and mentors is endless and I will be forever grateful.

On October 11th 2009, I had won my Regional/Zone Junior Finals (Zone 4A) showing my puppy Lola, Osiris She's A Showgirl. In Best Overall all the juniors were required to switch breeds, a Scottish Terrier was my switch breed. It was great to win my Zone Finals again for the second year in a row. The judges had nothing but wonderful comments towards me- especially how I handled the Scottie on the switch! Thank you judges, David Swartwood, Edgar Rojas, Shirley Bell & Ward Bailey.

The path did not stop there. On December 5th 2009, I competed at the Canadian Junior Handling Nationals competition. The winner of this competition competes at Crufts the following year to represent Canada at the World Finals. It is every junior handlers dream to win the Nationals. This year I had won Best Overall showing Brodie, Am/Can Ch. XO's Invincible. There was 14 competitors all across Canada that were the top in their province/zone. It was an incredible win!!! I never thought I would win Nationals showing my own Pharaoh Hound- it just doesn't happen! We were required to switch breeds at this competition as well, a Shetland Sheepdog was my switch breed. We were also required to answer questions about dog shows and canine anatomy. Thank you judges, Graeme Burdon, Lori-Ann Fischer, Pat Blenkey & Irene Latchford for this unforgettable win!

Now it is off to Crufts in 2010. What a wonderful way to end a Junior Handling career- representing your country at the World Junior Finals.

* None of this would be possible without the guidance and mentorship of Cheryl Pike, MacLaren Shelties (http://www.maclarenshelties.com/). Thank you Cheryl for everything.

Cape Breton

My mom and I flew out to Saint John, New Brunswick last Thursday and stayed with our good friends, the Kearleys. We left for our 6 hour drive early Friday morning to Glace Bay, Nova Scotia.

Sushi (BPISS MBPIG Ch. Osiris Making Headlines) won Best Puppy In Group all 4 shows. Thank you to judges, Paula & Roger Hartinger, Maida Puterman & Jackie Rusby. Despite Sushi not feeling well, she took the flight and everything else quite well! Sushi was handled by myself and by Terri-Lee Foley Cossar.

I had shown in Junior Handling both days. First day I showed a Shetland Sheepdog handled by Todd & Allison Foley named Alex (MBIS Am/Can Ch. Shelhaven Alaris) and the second day I showed an English Setter named Jagger (Am/Can Ch. Wingset's Jumpin' Jack Flash) owned by Tory Harvey! I had such a great time showing both dogs. I was also able to show Jagger in the breed and group on the last day. He is such a great dog!

We had such a great time in Nova Scotia. Met many new people and made many new friendships. Thanks so much to Terri Lee, for taking Sushi in the ring! She did a fabulous job as always.

Im sure I will be back soon. It is just to beautiful.

A New Champion!

At the New Brunswick Kennel Club dog shows this weekend, Miss Harlow (BPIS MBPIG Osiris Saturday Night Diva) picked up a Group 3rd and two more Best Puppy In Groups!! Winning the Group 3rd had also finished her Canadian Championship! Thank you to Canadian judge, Heather Logan for awarding her this much deserving win. Also, thank you to judge Vincent O'Brien from Ireland for awarding Harlow her 7th Best Puppy In Group.

Harlow has been making us very proud out on the East Coast. Thank you to handler, Terri-Lee Foley Cossar for guiding her to these wins.

We are moving!!

Well we are finally moving to a bigger property! Our family had been wanting to move for quite some time now, and we are so glad to be moving this week.

We are moving to the beautiful countryside of Uxbridge, Ontario on 25 acres of land. About an hour from downtown Toronto, and very close to the GTA.

Home of Osiris Hounds

Another exciting weekend!

Well, none of my own dogs here showed at a show this weekend. They all needed a well deserved break! However, represting Osiris Pharaoh Hounds... Harlow (BPIS MBPIG Osiris Saturday Night Diva) showed for 2 out of 3 days at the Fredricton Kennel Club in New Brunswick.

On Saturday, July 25th, under judge Rita Walker (CAN), Harlow did us proud by winning a Group 2nd and Best Puppy In Group!! Woohoo.
Today, July 26th, under judge Denys Janssen (South Am.), Harlow won a GROUP 1st!!!! She also automatically won Best Puppy In Group! Way to go Miss Harlow.

Thank you to handler, Terri Lee Foley-Cossar for guiding Harlow to these wins.

We are very pleased with what Harlow is achieving in the show ring and wish for many more wins to come. She is now up to 7 points towards her Canadian Championship.

Happy 2nd Birthday Superheroes!

I'd like to wish a very Happy 2nd Birthday to all the Superhero kids!!!

Am/Can Ch. Osiris Lady In Red "Polly"
Ch. Osiris Ghost Rider "Mac"
Osiris Invincible Superman "Jake"
Osiris Power of Shazam Khamon "Khamon"
Osiris Dark Knight "Rafiki"
Osiris Mister Fantastic "Clifford"
Osiris Nelvana "Giza"
Osiris Ultra Violet "Zoe"

Thank you to all the wonderful owners who are giving our babies a wonderful family home! I can't believe its been 2 years already. Wow, where does the time go..

Kars Kennel Club

I travelled with friends Cheryl Pike and Kim Wendling to the Kars show this past weekend. The weather was awful, and the show grounds were covered in puddles and mud. It wasn't too hot and there was always wind. Sushi (BPISS MBPIG Ch. Osiris Making Headlines) was just not liking the conditions. However, I am proud of her and she was a trooper.

On July 19th, I had Sushi entered in the Capital Area Sighthound Association Specialty Show. We showed in Sweepstakes and had won our class under Judge Barbara Silverstone (USA). Later, we then showed in the Specialty. I am proud to say that Sushi is now a Best Puppy In Specialty Show winner!! Judge for the Specialty was Thora Brown (CAN). I am so thrilled.

In the All-breeds show, under judge Dr. Robert Smith (USA), Sushi had won another Best Puppy In Group!! I received many lovely comments from Dr. Smith. He seemed to have just loved her.

I was also able to show in Junior Handling showing a beautiful male Shetland Sheepdog, Jon-Jon (Am/Can Ch. Barwoods Jana JFK). We placed 1st in Senior Open, but unfortunately did not win BJH.

Kawartha Kennel Club

From July 3rd-6th our two puppy girls, Sushi & Lola were entered at the Kawartha Kennel Club dog shows. On Friday, Sushi (Osiris Making Headlines) won Best of Breed, Group 4th and Best Puppy In Group for 2 more points! Thank you to judge, Ms. Cec Ringstrom.

On Saturday, Lola (Osiris She's A Showgirl) won Best of Breed for 1 point towards her Championship! On Sunday, Sushi won Best of Breed for yet another point.

At the end of the weekend, Sushi had won another Group 3rd and Best Puppy In Group!! Thank you judge Butch MacDonald. This also completed her Canadian Championship!!

I am so thrilled with what Sushi has accomplished.

Bobcaygeon Kennel Club shows

Sushi (Osiris Making Headlines) and Lola (Osiris She's A Showgirl) were entered in the Bobcaygeon Kennel Club dogs show just for one day. This was their first indoor show and weren't too sure about it, but slowly came around and started to enjoy themselves. Under judge Richard Meen (CAN), Sushi won Best of Breed over Lola for 1 more point towards her CKC Championship. She is now sitting on 6 points out of 10.

In the afternoon, I showed Brodie (Am/Can Ch. XO's Invincible) in Junior Handling. After winning my tough class, I then went on to winning Best Overall Junior Handler!

Spice Girls debut!

This past weekend, our 3 "spice girls" debuted their show careers.

At the Monarch Kennel Club, Sushi (Osiris Making Headlines) won over Lola (Osiris She's A Showgirl) all three days for 3 points towards her Canadian Championship. This was a wonderful learning experience for the girls. To top off the weekend, on the last day Sushi won Best In Sweepstakes winning almost $120.00! Later on in the afternoon under judge Paula Hartinger (USA) Sushi placed Group 3rd in a highly competitive Hound group.

I had received so many wonderful comments all weekend from judges, breeders and fellow handlers. It was wonderful to hear. Thank you to all.

Out in the Maritimes, Harlow (Osiris Saturday Night Diva) debuted in P.E.I. at the Abegweit Kennel Club. She had 4 shows in 2 days. At the end of the weekend Harlow had picked up 3 Best Puppy In Groups under judges Tony Johnson (Aus), David Strachan (Aus), and Davida Brown (NZ). To end the weekend, Harlow won Best Puppy in Show! Thank you to judge Tony Johnson for this much deserving win.